15 Ways to Use Potatoes This Thanksgiving

We eat potatoes all year long, but there's something about the chilly holiday season that makes our go-to starch become a newfound source of inspiration.

Potatoes can help transform your Thanksgiving spread, from hors d’oeuvres to sensational sides and even desserts. Though potatoes play a traditional sidekick to the Thanksgiving Day turkey, this starch can also be a source of inspiration all month long.

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Your family, friends, and guests won’t be shy about taking second helpings of any of these spectacular dishes. These are some of our favorite ways to incorporate potatoes into your Thanksgiving spread.

This lightened version of a cheesy, creamy favorite calls on the power of half-and-half to keep each serving to just 3 grams of saturated fat. It's an indulgent dish that won't do nearly half the damage as a regular gratin would.

Enjoy the taste of sweet potato casserole in soup form by topping pureed sweet potatoes with unsalted peanuts and mini marshmallows. It's a great appetizer that can be quickly made and served in a smaller portion.

Another great option to serve your family and guests before starting into the traditional Thanksgiving meal, this light soup comes to life when you add chopped apples and fresh dollop of tangy Greek yogurt.

I know what you're thinking – how have we not already devised a way to bring tacos to our Thanksgiving spread? Potatoes and collard greens play well together in charred tortillas, making this a great option for vegetarians.